World of Tanks review

Maps

The developers have clearly made a commitment to ensure a good variety of maps. Some take place in deserted deserts while others are found in abandoned and ruined cities. Remote regions such as the Arctic are also represented.

This wide range of environments prevents games from becoming obsolete by regularly changing your surroundings. It also adds a layer of depth to the gameplay by forcing you to develop new tactics. What works on a largely flat open area may not be in a mountainous region.

In this way, World of Tanks requires a lot of tactical thinking. You can’t just rely on your ability to get your tank running. Rather, you need to be patient and think about your approach along with the actual fighting aspects of the game.

Presentation

While World of Tanks isn’t a new game, it still manages to perform well when it comes to presentation. The various landscapes all look authentic and contain enough detail to keep you immersed.

Meanwhile, the tanks themselves are beautifully rendered down to the smallest detail. The textures are of high quality and you will struggle to find armored vehicles like this recreated with such realism in any other game.

But where World of Tanks really excels is in sound design. Everything about the game sounds great. Whether it’s the highly appropriate soundtrack or the satisfying sound of an exploding shell, every aspect is of high quality.

This is a game that you should play with headphones to fully enjoy. The combination of great graphics and excellent soundscape is truly impressive, particularly when it comes to a free-to-play title.

Final verdict

Ultimately, World of Tanks has a lot of positive elements. There are a lot of fun moments and the gameplay can be both tense and exciting. With so much variety when it comes to actual tanks and great presentation, it’s a game that is definitely worth a chance.

Thoughtful combat also has a lot of depth that you might not expect. Unfortunately, a time-consuming unlocking system can make progression seem too much like work. For the most part, however, World of Tanks remains fun.